SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

2002–2008 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 3,962 mm, Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 267 l, Polo IV (9N) 270 l.
Lowest consumption: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 4.5 l/100 km, Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 47–132 kW, Polo IV (9N) 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 20 items (Reference), Polo IV (9N) 17 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Polo IV (9N) from €7,000 (1 listing); no Ibiza Mk3 (6L) is listed right now.

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)2002–2008 · 14 engines · Reference, Stella, Sport, FRSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–2009 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)2002–2008no listings	Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm–3,962 mm	Length3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm	Width1,650 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,441 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume267 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,248 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2008	Production years2001–2009
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power47–132 kW (64–179 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra 180	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed	Top speed228 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsReference · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Reference	Items in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · FR	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 3,962 mm, Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 267 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra 180); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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